As the head of a leading distributor to schools and libraries, David Cully spends his days getting books into the hands of children. But recently he took a more direct approach, stopping by one of our Early Childhood Education Centers to read to four-year-olds—and reconnect with the love of books that underlies his life's work.

Tenants and organizers at the Goddard Riverside Law Project have spent years partnering with organizations across the city to fight for laws that would protect New York City renters from harassment aimed at forcing them out of their homes. This year they won big.

At 6:30 on a warm, clear Wednesday morning, sleepers still occupy most of the stone benches in Columbus Circle. They slumber under cardboard, newspapers, or plastic sheeting. Most have a shirt or sweatshirt over their heads to block out the sun -- and perhaps the eyes of passing joggers and dog-walkers too.

Rising college students from our Options Center enjoyed some words of encouragement from Michelle Obama at New York's Public Theater on Friday. "Look how good you look!" the former First Lady said, beaming at the crowd from the stage. "I couldn't be more proud of you."

Our new fund will support our Older Adult programs, including the Senior Center and Home Delivered Meals. We're thrilled to name it after Betsy Newell, who has worked tirelessly for decades as a Board member—and for six years as Board President—to help us create a better New York for all.

Good food makes life better -- whether it's chicken stew at the Senior Center or goulash brought right to your door by a smiling Home Delivered Meals volunteer. Here's how we work every day to ensure older adults in our neighborhood eat well and live well.

When Dr. Roderick Jones took the reins of Goddard Riverside on Feb. 13, it was a homecoming of sorts. Jones grew up in New York City before his work in community services took him farther afield – first to the Rochester area, and then to St. Louis, Missouri.

It's been a busy year at Goddard Riverside. More than 17,000 people came through our doors, and we're proud to partner with each and every one of them to help them make their dreams a reality. Here are some of the highlights of 2016.

More than 20 members of our TOP OP employment support program showed up early and eager for a workshop with employees of Deloitte on Friday. Volunteers from the global consulting and accounting powerhouse came to the Bernie Wohl Center to share job interview and resume writing advice, and conduct practice interviews.